The Outdoor Gear Award 2014378

Every year, thousands of new outdoor gear products hit the market, making it tough to know what's worth your hard-earned money. That's where the Outdoor Gear Awards come in. Our team of expert testers has spent countless hours putting the latest gear through its paces, so you can make informed decisions about what to buy for your next adventure.

This year's awards recognize the best gear in a wide range of categories, from backpacking to rock climbing to paddling. We've got awards for everything from the best new tent to the best new hiking boots, so whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, we've got you covered. So without further ado, here are the winners of the 2014 Outdoor Gear Awards:

Backpacking
Best Backpacking Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
Best Backpacking Backpack: Osprey Atmos AG 65
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bag: Marmot Helium 15
Best Backpacking Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
Best Backpacking Water Filter: Sawyer Mini

Camping
Best Camping Tent: REI Co-op Kingdom 8
Best Camping Chair: Helinox Chair One
Best Camping Stove: Jetboil Flash
Best Camping Lantern: Goal Zero Lighthouse 400
Best Camping Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm

Hiking
Best Hiking Boots: Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX
Best Hiking Backpack: Gregory Baltoro 65
Best Hiking Trekking Poles: Leki Micro Vario Carbon
Best Hiking Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree
Best Hiking Socks: Darn Tough Vermont Hiker Micro Crew

Rock Climbing
Best Rock Climbing Shoes: La Sportiva Solution Comp
Best Rock Climbing Harness: Black Diamond Momentum
Best Rock Climbing Rope: Sterling Evolution Velocity
Best Rock Climbing Helmet: Petzl Meteor
Best Rock Climbing Belay Device: Black Diamond ATC-XP

Paddling
Best Kayak: Jackson Kayak Kilroy Prankster
Best Canoe: Old Town Discovery 169
Best Stand-Up Paddleboard: Starboard iGo Zen 11'2"
Best PFD: Astral Greenjacket
Best Paddle: Werner Paddles Camano

Other
Best Multi-Tool: Leatherman Wave
Best Headlamp: Petzl Tikka XP2
Best GPS Device: Garmin eTrex 30
Best Binoculars: Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
Best Camera: GoPro Hero4 Black

Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2014 Outdoor Gear Awards! We hope this list helps you choose the best gear for your next adventure.

2024-11-30

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